From the amazing diversity of galaxies and a new array of special suits for Mario to the incredible control scheme offered through the Wii Remote, Super Mario Galaxy is the ultimate Mario experience. Whether you’re a Mario master or playing one of his adventures for the first time, you’ll actively jump from planet to planet with the motion-sensing and pointing capabilities of the controller. Mario’s newest move – the spin move – is performed by giving the Wii Remote a quick shake. It’s the most versatile move in the game and can aide Mario in his many discoveries. Additionally, the Wii Remote’s pointer is used to collect Star Bits, which can be thrown at enemies to stun them. Another innovation involving the pointer is the new Co-Star Mode. In Co-Star Mode, a second player can manipulate the environment, helping the player who is controlling Mario by holding enemies in place and shooting Star Bits. The Co-Star can also help Mario perform special high jumps in coordination with the playing partner.

Wii U Download Demo

Typoman, Headup Games – Free

Typoman is a two dimensional puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment! Dive into a dark tale of heroes and monsters, where words can either be a blessing …or a curse!!

ZaciSa: Defence of the Crayon Dimensions!, ZeNfA Productions – Free

Defence of the Crayon Dimensions! is a simple, yet challenging, 2D tower defense game set in space. Build different bot weapons and defend your base from an evil space empire that wants to destroy the crayon empire at all costs! Earn money by defeating the enemy as they try to destroy you and build better, smarter weapons to defend yourself. Can you survive the slaughter?

Wii U Download Software

Joe’s Diner, Joindots – £5.99 (€7.99)

Somewhere along the venerable Route 7, in the middle of nowhere, you will find Joe’s Diner. As an employee working the graveyard shift for the next month, your primary task is to keep the tables clean – no tough challenge at all. Unfortunately, there is a rub to it. The old Diner was built on the site of a former Indian cemetery. Amongst the buried, two rival chieftains lay to rest; while alive, each could not stand the other. One chieftain endeavours only to rest in peace. The other, a prankster both in life and the afterlife, is prone to ruffle the feathers of his fellow chief. Besides your tasks as a waiter, it is up to you to keep things calm and not incur the angry chieftains’ wrath. To lay them both to everlasting rest just do your duty. Sounds easy but it is not – promised.

Space Hulk, Hoplite Research – £24.99 (€29.95)

The legendary Space Hulk comes to the Wii U in this epic turn based strategy game. Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, an intriguing story of legendary battles and heroic actions unfolds. Play as a small squad of fearless Space Marine Terminators who attempt to reclaim their honour by mounting an assault on a derelict space hulk infested by hordes of vicious Tyranid Genestealers. Take control of the Adeptus Astartes of the Blood Angel chapter and guide them towards glory, while battling fierce Xenos and uncovering ancient relics in the infested confines of the massive Space Hulk named “Sin of Damnation”. The game is a 3D digital turn based strategy game that recreates the classic claustrophobic board game experience in both single-player and multiplayer.

3DS Add-On Content

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS:

Ashley Set (Mii Fighter Costume), Nintendo – £0.69 (€0.79)

Bayonetta & Umbra Clock Tower Set, Nintendo – £5.39 (€5.99)

Bionic Set (Mii Fighter Costume), Nintendo – £0.69 (€0.79)

Bumper Fighter Bundle, Nintendo – £31.43 (€34.93)

Collection #6, Nintendo – £14.02 (€15.72)

Corrin, Nintendo – £4.49 (€4.99)

Gil Set (Mii Fighter Costume), Nintendo – £0.69 (€0.79)

Knuckles Set (Mii Fighter Costume), Nintendo – £0.69 (€0.79)

Mii Fighter Costume Bundle #6, Nintendo – £4.14 (€4.74)

Stage Bundle, Nintendo – £7.66 (€8.46)

Tails Set (Mii Fighter Costume), Nintendo – £0.69 (€0.79)

Takamaru Set (Mii Fighter Costume), Nintendo – £0.69 (€0.79)

3DS Download Demo

The Magic Hammer, Wobbly Tooth – Free

Every Hammer needs a hero. The Magic Hammer is an open-world action RPG where you embark on an epic adventure with your Hammer! Customize your character, explore towns, battle in boneyards and roam the open world in third-person. Level up to unlock new magical powers, travel to different realms, tame animals and take on greater enemies! Play the entire Story Mode co-op with a friend using Local Play or Internet. The Magic Hammer also features a creative mode that can be played single player or co-op.

3DS Download Software

Glory of Generals The Pacific, CIRCLE Entertainment – £5.59 (€6.99)

Commander! Over 64 campaigns in 4 battlefields are waiting for your challenge105 world famous generals will participate in this war with you. Over 300 real and rich terrains will influence your strategies. Make adequate use of battlefield terrains and defence facilities as well as expertise of each unit to win advantage. Cutting retreat route or encircling enemy will bring great change to battlefield situation. How to smartly deploy land, naval and air force to seize opponent’s key strongholds is a question lingering in mind.

Slice It!, Aksys Games – £3.98 (€5.48)

Brain-tickling geometric puzzles are the name of the game with Slice It! Use the stylus to draw straight lines through a shape to make smaller identical shapes within a limited number of tries. Easy to learn but hard to master; become one with your stylus to cut those extra tricky shapes down to size! Variety is the slice of life with hundreds of different stages to slice through! Special themes, music and other unlockables keep you coming back for more. Developed by Arc System Works and COM2US.

The Legend of Legacy, NIS America – £34.99 (€39.99)

A mysterious island emerges, prompting adventurers to head towards it in hopes of obtaining glory, treasure, and more. But what does it truly hold? Join the 7 characters in The Legend of Legacy and unravel the mystery of Avalon’s past.

3DS HOME Menu Theme

Etrian Odyssey Untold 2: Classic Theme, NIS America – £0.98 (€0.99)

The heroes of Lagaard welcome you! Step into the nostalgic world of Etrian Odyssey 2 with this Theme.

After starting out with a Yellow Game Boy and a copy of Donkey Kong Land, Alex once hid in his room to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time one Christmas. Now he shares his thoughts on Nintendo Insider, keeping track of everything to do with Nintendo.